Saab 37 Viggen Fighter: The only jet to catch the SR-71 Blackbird

a couple of military jets on a runway

Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane to ever fly, retired decades ago but remains unmatched in legacy despite modern jets like the F-22 and F-35. -Known as the “Baltic Express”, the SR-71 aircraft flew surveillance flights over the Baltic Sea during the Cold War. Due to the increased speed of the Blackbird, … Read more